Military Training in Nation's Schools Increases Reserve Officers
The study by Northwestern National Life Insurance shows a 20 percent rise in R O T C participation over two years, totaling 186 750 trainees in the 1939 40 academic year. Texas A M tops senior units with 5 701 cadets, while Chicago schools lead junior R O T C with 7 634 cadets across 27 high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Minneapolis
Minn
U. S
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
United States
Texas A & M
Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas
Ohio State University
University of Illinois
U. S. Army
Chicago
War Department
Detroit
Dallas
University of Minnesota
Bers
Insurance Company
Army
University and College
Sghior
Europe under Hitler could trigger U S loan and armament freezes
The piece outlines a feared sequence if Hitler takes England, including a large U S loan for grain and cotton under reconstruction finance, a proposed armament freeze, and a plan to gas and bomb England before a sea invasion. It notes public push for disarmament, logistic limits, and political risk for Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hitler
England
U. S
United States
France
South America
Germany
Latin America
Fourth of July Party Ideas and Homemade Treats
Tips for a festive Fourth with porch gatherings and family friendly games. Includes a scramble word list of famous Americans, party menu items such as Tomato Aspic, Ice Cream desserts, Pinwheel Cookies, Fried crackers, and a sales pitch for Eleanor Howe’s Feeding Father cookbook priced at ten cents with address for ordering.
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Lyemkien Narty Connill Sajonck
Gerpnhis Gotin
Eleanor Howe
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Western Newspaper Union
Radio for Parachute Fire Fighters Developed by U S Forest Service
The U S Forest Service announced a new six pound lightweight radiophone for parachute jumpers used in national forests. Tests in Chelan in Washington showed jumpers can land anywhere with the radio enabling instant contact with pilots and headquarters. Equipment includes a special chute, harness, protective gear, and a burlap pack delivering tools and rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chelan National Forest
Rockies
Cascades
Montana
The
Migrant Farm Laborers Seen as United States Threat
Philip E. Henderson of the Farm Security Administration warns migratory farm laborers may threaten democracy if not aided. He says they are becoming hopeless, isolated, and doubtful about the American way of life, and a fertile ground for social ills that disrupt Europe. Europe’s war impact hits farmers hard, especially migrants and low income workers.
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Philip E. Henderson
Farm Security Administration
Pee Ae An Saat Pute
Ats Tuitters’ University
Europe
FSA
Refrigerator storage guidance for wrapping foods
The article advises removing delivery wrapping from foods before refrigeration. If keeping items covered, wrap them in waxed paper instead.
Corner Cupboards Improve Dining Room Usefulness
Corner cupboards enhance dining room looks and practicality by built-in design, offering more storage and a neater space. Built-in units maximize corner spaces and simplify serving areas.
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By Milton R. Kenton
America
Num
University of Minnesota R. O. T. C
University of Illinois R. O. T. C
Caryl Pedersen
Jane Hughey
Washington, D. C
Britain
Belgium
English
U. S. War Production
Roosevelt
State Department
White House
Steinhart
Coe
SEC
Leon Hender
U. S. Forest Service
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